Cowgirls, a very long and hard ride!

Chrissy smiled at Jenny, “Do you remember the Snow White movie?”

Jenny giggled, “Yeah! Who doesn’t like that movie?”

With another giggle, Chrissy got up and started dancing around the room. She said, “Legolas was so romantic, Jenny! He made me feel so special and listened to me…I mean really listened to what I had to say,”

Then Chrissy went out to the balcony and started to sing, “But, some day my Prince will come, some day will meet again and away to his castle will go…to be happy, for ever, I know,”

Jenny got this feeling of Jealousy that came over her, “Really…well that’s nice…I see who he likes more!”

Chrissy walked back in from the balcony and over to Jenny, “That is not how it is at all, Jenny! I like Orlando way more than Legolas…however, if you want to know if he kissed me? To be honest, the feelings were there to kiss him but the whole time I was thinking of Orlando,” she placed her hand on her shoulder, “See, I know you’ve had a thing for Legolas…I would never do that to a friend.” Then she removed her hand.

Jenny smiled, “So he made you feel like Snow White? That is funny! He is quite the Prince I see,” she giggled, “Well, let us get dressed for this banquet. We are the guests of honor.”

The two got up and started looking around in the closets. They found all kind of dresses and accessories in the drawers.

Chrissy giggled at her torn dress, “Do you think that this would suitable for the banquet?”

Jenny laughed, “Maybe we could something for your dress…Nah, just leave it for the maid to mend it. You should wear this red dress and I’ll wear the aqua blue one. (She looked down) Oh how cute, matching slippers for our dresses, isn’t that just precious.”

The two prepared to get ready for the banquet and they heard a knock at the door. Jenny walked over and opened the door. To her surprise it was the maid.

The maid spoke, “Mi Ladies, (as she bowed) Prince Legolas and Prince Orlando will be escorting the two of you to the banquet this evening. Is there anything the two of you will need?”

Jenny answered, “If you would not mind, could you bring me my bag that is lying next to the bed?”

Replying the maid said, “Of course, Mi Lady. I will be right back.”

The maid turned, walked across the hallway and came into the room where the two were sitting next to the mirror. She gave the bag to Lady Jenny and smiled.

Jenny stated, “Thank you.” She paused for a moment, “What is your name?”

The hand maid turned and replied, “My name is Linwe Seregon. No one really asks what my name is. I just do what I am asked.”

Jenny smiled, “Let me properly. Thank you, Linwe Seregon. You’ve been such a sweet heart to us, since we’ve gotten here.”

Chrissy added, “I second that,” then she got up, walked over and hugged Linwe.

Linwe stated as she hugged Chrissy back, “This is quite unexpected. Thank you,” she thought for a moment as she retracted from the hug, of what she could say to the young women, “You know Prince Orlando is very fond of you, Lady Chrissy. I maybe just a Maid but I hear everything that goes on in this Palace,” then she glanced over at Lady Jenny, “You are quite lucky, my dear, you have to handsome Elves chasing after you, Prince Legolas and Haldir of the Golden woods are very fond of you, too. However, I’m afraid those two old friends would not be friends any longer if you were meant to choose one of them.”

Jenny laughed, “I’m not here to fall in love, Linwe, and it’s just not my style. However, if it were to happen, I’m not sure who I would choose. Nevertheless, I don’t fall in love. That is my number one rule with males!”

Chrissy did not say a word because she was similar to Jenny. She had always compared the young male in her dreams to every man she had dated. It was hard to keep a relationship with any man because she would always find something that was not right about them.

Jenny and Chrissy got up, put the finishing touches onto there attire. They also finished putting there make-up on and there perfume. Linwe just stared at the two women who were painting there faces and putting a sweet perfume on there clothing.

Before they knew it a knock had been placed on the door and it rang throughout the room. Jenny got up to answer it but she was told by Linwe that it was not polite for the woman to answer the door. So, Linwe opened the door and found two handsome Elves waiting to escort the ladies.

Orlando had made his way back to his room and his angry was on the rage. He could not believe that the woman that he had been so attracted to had been hurt. There was a chair nearby and he threw it across the room. He decided that it would be best to just sit out on the balcony.

In the next room over from the balcony, he heard two women laughing and singing. Orlando heard Lady Chrissy speaking about his brother and how romantic he was to her earlier. This crushed him a little but then she started to sing about how someday her Prince will come.

Orlando started laugh as Lady Jenny got upset with her friend for saying that he was sweet and how he listened to what was on her mind.

However, he was about leave when he overheard Lady Chrissy say that she did not have feelings for Legolas. This relived him a little know that she did not like his brother in that kind of way.

But, when Lady Chrissy spoke have feelings for him, it put him in a wonderful mood. He could not wait to escort her to the banquet tonight. His heart was happy once again, knowing that this woman that he just met was going to be his date.

Orlando decided that he would take a quick bath and then he would put on his sky blue tunics. Also, the matching shirt that went with it as this made him look like the Prince that he was suppose to be.

After his bath, he placed on his outfit that he would wear for the banquet. He then placed the silver crown around his forehead as this was traditional for the male Princes of Mirkwood. Orlando knew he looked great and hoped his female companion would think the same.

Legolas was making his way back to his room and knew that the banquet would start in a few hours. He too began getting ready as he went to the bathing area to freshen up for his date. Then he went back to his room and put his royal garments on.

He decided to put on a vibrate forest green shirt and tunics on for his attire. Legolas also put his silver crown on to top off his outfit. He then walked down to his brother’s room and knocked on the door.

Orlando heard the knock, “Please come in.”

Legolas walked in and smiled, “Well, I see you look quite nice, dear brother. This woman must mean a lot for you to take out your best attire.”

Orlando laughed, “I see you look quite nice yourself as we must have had the same idea. You have on your best attire, Legolas.”

Legolas giggled at his comment, “Let us not keep our dates waiting!”

Orlando agreed as the both of them walked down the hall and knocked on the door. They over heard Linwe scolding Lady Jenny as she tried to open the door to there escort.

However, Linwe won and she opened the door to Prince Legolas and Prince Orlando. Her jaw about dropped to the floor when she saw the two handsome Elves standing in there best attire.

Linwe regained her composure as she envied the two young women but knew that it was time for them to go to the banquet. She turned, “Mi Ladies, your escorts have arrived.

Jenny laughed, “Let me see why you paused for a moment,” as she peaked around to see the most handsome Elves she’d had ever seen.

Jenny giggled, “Well hello there…,” she was speechless.

Legolas and Orlando stood there at the door as two frozen females just stared as if they were just put under a spell. Then, to there surprise, Lady Chrissy came to the door in such a different way.

Chrissy noticed that her friend and Linwe need some help so she got up from the mirror and walked over to the door. However, when she caught a glimpse of the two beautiful Elves she just smiled.

With wanting to stop in her tracks also, she found the strength to greet her escorts, “Prince Orlando and Prince Legolas please forgive Lady Jenny and Linwe for they are just happy to see the both of you.”

Linwe came out of trance and curtsied as she left the room in embarrassment. She could not believe that this was happening to her at that moment.

Chrissy snuck around as she whispered in Jenny’s ear, “You can pick your jaw up off the floor now. Regain yourself…you do not want to embarrass yourself in front of your dream Elf.”

Jenny quickly regained herself, “Sorry about that…it’s just that I was lost in thought.”

Chrissy giggled under her breathe, “Well, shall we proceed to the dining hall for the banquet?”

Orlando and Legolas agreed as the two women came out into the hall to greet there escorts. They were also stunned by there beauty. However, Orlando was most impressed by the way Lady Chrissy handled herself under pressure.

Legolas reached out for Lady Jenny’s hand, “We shall. Mi Lady Jenny, may I have your hand?”

Jenny smiled, “Sure,” as she turned to her friend with this happy look on her face.

Orlando then reached over to the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. It was almost intoxicating as her perfume lingered over to his senses.

Chrissy felt his hand snake under her arm as a tingling sensation came over her body. It bothered her that he had this affect on her emotions and senses. She wondered at that very moment if he was ‘the one’ for her and it seemed so perfect.

When they began to walk, an uncomfortable silence began to creep among them. Chrissy was lost in her thoughts about this Elf that stood next to her and so she began to speak.

As her mouth opened up, she began to get nervous, “Orlando, May I ask what you do when you’re not being a Prince around Mirkwood.”

Orlando smiled knowing he was uncomfortable, “Well, I give riding lessons to the young Elflings and then I help Haldir teach the young male Elves to fight.”

Chrissy smirked, “Really? Well maybe I can join you in your training lesson tomorrow as you teach the young male Elves to fight.”

Jenny giggled, “I don’t think you should do that, you might show up some of the male Elves and this may bruise there ego.”

Orlando was intrigued, “You are skilled at hand to hand combat? How about the blade? Or Mirkwood’s favorite, the bow and arrow?”

Chrissy looked over at Jenny as she smiled, “We are quite skilled at all of those things you just mentioned. Maybe we will have to join in?”

Jenny glared at Chrissy, “Well, you can do those things if you want. I just want to have some fun while I’m in Mirkwood.”

Legolas asked curiously, “You do not wish to keep up your training?”

Jenny quickly answered, “Not really…so Legolas tell me the history of Mirkwood. Why did your people choose this location?”

Legolas thought it was odd that she asked about the history. He began to tell her a little about Mirkwood and how there people choose the location. He explained that the spiders help protect there kind against intruders and that the woods have a mysterious presence that keeps them safe.

Chrissy knew the reason why Jenny would not fight anymore and felt the uncomfortable tension that rose up in her friend as she changed the subject. She knew that Jenny would have to overcome her fear soon enough.

As they made there way into the banquet hall, they were stopped at the door because both Princes had to make there grand entrance. Two guards asked that Lady Jenny and Lady Chrissy move back behind the Princes.

Chrissy was annoyed, “Well, this is not what I had in mind…being escorted from behind my date,” this irritated her as looked over at her date, “Orlando, if you don’t mind, I think I will wait until after the two of you are announced. I guess this is normal when your royalty,” she walked over to where the window was and looked out.

Orlando hated the fact that he could not show off such a beautiful creature and walked over to where she was standing. He felt the tension brewing insider of her as he watched her look out the window.

Jenny giggled at her spoiled friend’s attitude, “Legolas and Orlando, please forgive my friend, you see, her family is quite wealthy and she is used to being treated like a Princess any where she goes. It’s just natural for her to feel a little rejected.”

Orlando walked over as he touched her arm, “I am truly sorry for not being able to escort you inside the banquet. I have not chosen a life mate and it is custom for the Prince to come unescorted as his name is being called for all to hear,” he smiled, “After it’s over with we can mingle together…or what ever you wish, we can do.”

Chrissy turned and gave him a half smile, “No, forgive me for acting like a spoiled brat. It’s just that I have never been treated like second class at any point of my life and to be the center is what I am used too. Even though I hate it, I guess it still sticks with me at times like these.”

Orlando extended out his hand, “Mi Lady, may I have your hand,” as he flashed a sexy smile.

Chrissy thought she was going to have a Orligasm on the spot and some how she managed to contain back down to earth. She took his hand as he led her back to the main doors.

Trumpets sounded and the doors swooped open to a grand party with tons of Elves all around. There was a huge dance floor, harps, music and a ton of food.

The door Elf stated, “May I present, Prince Legolas Greenleaf and Prince Orlando Greenleaf.”

As Orlando and Legolas entered the room, it seemed as if all eyes were on them. They two were a little uncomfortable with everyone staring and knowing who they ‘needed’ to speak with as royalty does out of respect.

Jenny gazed all around the room as she saw the most mouth watering Elves that she had ever seen. She just thought about how she had die and gone to heaven with all the pretty Elves.

Chrissy was like a deer in headlights with all the commotion that was going on around the banquet. She felt her body tense up as hot flashes rang throughout her body. All she wanted to do at this moment was to turn around and run.

However, Jenny grabbed her hand and practically dragged her into the banquet. She knew that Chrissy was going to run because it mortified her to know that she was just second class. Jenny knew that Chrissy would be alright as soon as she stepped inside.

Legolas and Orlando made there rounds to speak with certain political Elves. As they were engaged into a conversation, other Elves started to notice the odd human women that were entering into the banquet hall.

Whispers could be heard all around as Orlando was chatting with one of his father’s friends, “Who are those young women that just entered? I have never seen such beauty before on two female humans!”

Orlando replied, “They are quite breathe taking but they are friends of mine and Legolas’s,” he could not stand another minute of being apart from his date, “If you would excuse me, I have another affair to attend.”

Legolas was also in engaged in conversation about the two mysterious maidens that were invited to the banquet. He too was getting impatient with making his rounds and he politely excused himself.

Chrissy was wondering around the room as everyone eyed her and Jenny. She became uncomfortable once again as the room began to fill with whispers.

Jenny was right at home with all the male Elves as she found attention with quite a few. She began sitting and laughing as if she was one of them.

Then to her surprise, an Elf made his way up to her, “Good Evening, Mi Lady. You are quite the jewel, would you care to dance?”

Chrissy declined shyly, “I am truly sorry, I would say yes to you, however, I do believe my date would be very upset if I offered to dance with you.”

Orlando stumbled upon his date’s conversation with Earwen, the Elf that thinks he is the greatest thing to all Elleth’s. He laughed under his breathe when Lady Chrissy declined his request.

Earwen growled, “I insist that you dance with me. I can introduce you to Prince Legolas or Prince Orlando later. I am sure that is why you are here at the banquet. However, I do believe that it would be rather hard for a Maiden like your self to be considered a lady in waiting for one of them. ”

Chrissy felt insulted, “I am sorry, I must decline your offer to dance. You see,” as she whispered in his ear, “Elves like you need your ass kicked by a woman”, she stepped on his foot rather hard, “You see I already know Prince Legolas and Prince Orlando,” she walked over to where Orlando was walking towards her in the crowd.

Orlando over heard the insulting things Earwen was saying to Lady Chrissy. He was going to say something to him but she already had the situation under control.

Chrissy waved, “Good Evening, Prince Orlando,” as she turned to Earwen with a sassy look on her face, “I was just telling this nice Elf gentleman that you and I had already been introduced,” Orlando walked over and placed a kiss on her cheek, “Yes we have been properly introduced.”

Earwen gave them a half smile, “Prince Orlando, I did not know that you were here with this maiden. She is quite lovely this evening.”

Orlando asked Lady Chrissy to meet him out on the balcony and he watched her walk away.

He looked over at Earwen as he whispered in his ear, “If I ever hear you speak to any female in that mannerism, I will ask for you to leave and you will never been invited back to Mirkwood. Is this understood?”

Earwen looked upon him with terrifying eyes, “Yes, Prince Orlando, it is quite understood,” he took one step back and disappeared into the crowd.

Orlando did not want to keep his date waiting any longer so he proceeded to the balcony. He declined conversations with anyone who approached him.

Jenny was laughing and giggling with all the young available yummy elves. She had forgotten all about Legolas in the mist of so many options. Legolas made his way over and asked Jenny to dance.

Legolas waded through all the male Elves that were sitting over at the table with Lady Jenny. He started to smile as people just seem to flock to her at will. It was quite amusing to see that everyone fell under spell. In his heart he felt a sting of jealousy.

Legolas walked over, “Lady Jenny, would you like to dance?”

Jenny was in deep conversation when she heard a familiar voice ask her a question. She smiled as she realized that her date was asking her to dance.

With a smile, Jenny turned and answered, “Sure! You may have this dance. Will everyone excuse me?”

All the male Elves got up as the intriguing maiden got up out of her chair to dance with Prince Legolas and they all nodded in envy of him.

Jenny laughed as Legolas whispered words into her ear and how gracefully he was when they danced. She could not believe that she of all the beautiful Elleth’s at the banquet, he choose to dance with her here.

Chrissy was out on the balcony as she gazed out into the forest and felt a pair of hands snake around her waist. She just smiled as she recognized the way Orlando smelled and turned to see him smiling.

Orlando surprised Chrissy when he wrapped his hands around her and breathed in her intoxicating aroma. Then he felt her tense up at his touch but she released when she realized who it was that came from behind.

Orlando spoke first, “I am sorry that Earwen spoke to you in a harsh manner. He is quite the talker and has used those words on many maidens just to lure them into his bed.”

Chrissy giggled, “I get creeps like him every day that come up to me and use cheesy lines.”

Orlando tried to understand, “Creeps…Cheesy lines?

Chrissy smiled, “Creeps are like strangers who are not nice and Cheesy just means…meaningless words that are stupid.”

Orlando nodded, “Does a beautiful woman has yourself, have a companion where you come from?”

Chrissy just gave a half smiled, “To be honest,” she hesitated for a moment, “I don’t have anyone special…Surprising isn’t it? I am destined to be an old maiden…women like my self are just to look at…never to be truly happy…or loved.”

Orlando stated with encouragement, “An old maiden is not what I see for you in the near future. Love will come to you…if you want it too,” as he stared into her deep blue eyes.

She turned around and there eyes met with those very words he spoke, she stumbled over her words, “Love …” his lips touched hers as they kissed tenderly.

Chrissy’s thoughts, “Wow…he is a great kisser…I can’t think…my legs are getting weak!”

Orlando’s thoughts, “Her lips are sweet and inviting…butterflies are in my stomach….how strange”

It was quite amusing to Rabel as he watched Prince Orlando kiss what should have been his from the very start. However, he knew that Lady Chrissy would never be his and the guilt of what he had done was starting to sink into his soul.

Just then Haldir grabbed Rabel and pulled him to the ground as he bound his hands. Rabel was not surprised that he was caught by Haldir of the Golden Woods. That Elf could sniff out blood of a turnip.

Haldir gave no emotion, “We’ve caught you now, Rabel,” he glanced over at two guards, “Take him to King Thranduil right away.


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